Director Of IT And Digital

Robert Gordon University has a track record of dynamic leadership and a reputation as an innovative and ambitious university. We have an established record of industry engagement, an outstanding record for teaching and learning, and one of the UK’s best graduate employment records with 97.7% of our undergraduates in work or further study within six months. RGU plans over the next few years to implement a number of high profile changes to its IT infrastructure. As the Director of IT and Digital, you will be responsible for providing leadership, drive and vision for the IT department, planning, developing and implementing the new IT Strategy. Key priorities in the next 2-3 years include: - development and leadership of the IT team - the technology enhancement of teaching, learning, and assessment - the delivery of the University research strategy and funding (including technology solutions to support open access, research contract management and research data management) - the transformation of the use of web and social media environments to support recruitment and marketing across all the University’s activities and move to a digital campus approach - transformation of the deployment of the core student records solution to significantly streamline internal processes and use of information to enable digital enquiry and recruitment and enhance the on-Campus provision of services and information. A seasoned IT/Change Management professional, you’ll have significant experience of leading, developing and coaching a professional team. You might currently be a Head of IT service in an SME or Deputy/Head of IT service in a large organisation, experienced in delivering IT and digital projects of considerable impact, budget and deadlines. For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Vicki Nairn, Vice Principal, Corporate Operations. Package includes the advertised salary; membership of a defined benefit pension scheme, with the employer’s contribution rate currently set at 19.3% of salary; and 12% relocation assistance (where appropriate and subject to conditions). Please note that salary on appointment will be strictly within the advertised salary band. Applications must contain a CV and covering letter, indicating in no more than 3 sides of A4 how you meet the key requirements of the post. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES, IT CONSULTANCIES, MEDIA OR SALES CONTACT Interviews: 4th September 2018